In this episode of the Black Beyond Borders podcast, host Ebony Walden speaks with Anta Gueye-James, a Senegalese-born U.S. citizen who repatriated to Senegal after living in the U.S. for 24 years. Anta shares her journey of repatriation, the challenges she faced, and the joys of returning to her roots. The conversation explores themes of race, identity, belonging, and the cultural differences between the U.S. and Senegal. Anta discusses the complexities of raising a child in a different cultural environments, and the realities of navigating relationships across continents. She also addresses the issues of racism in international development and offers valuable advice for those considering repatriation.

Find Anta on LinkedIn and her book Shattered American Dream on Amazon.